How to disable a hardware device in Device Manager in Windows XP?

Disabling a hardware device in Device Manager in Windows XP.

1. Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel.2. In the Control Panel window, under Pick a category, double-click the Performance and Maintenance icon.3. In the Performance and Maintenance window, under or pick a Control Panel icon, double-click the System icon.4. In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab.5. On the Hardware tab, click the Device Manager button.6. In the Device Manager window, double-click the desired device category.7. Click to select the desired device.8. On the menu bar, click Action.9. On the Action menu, click Disable.NOTE: If the option to Disable is not available, then the device cannot be disabled in the operating system.10. In the Disabling this device window, click the Yes button.